Alamosa ArtScape 2022-2023

The City of Alamosa is accepting entries for the sixth annual "Alamosa ARTscape" Art on Loan Program, a public art program open to all professional and amateur artists. Artists may submit up to three works. Submissions must be more than two feet in height and valued at no more than $30,000. Judging will take place in March 2022, and 15 pieces will be selected based on originality and suitability for outdoor display. Applications are due by February 21, 2022, with selection notifications after April 5, 2022.

Selected artwork will be displayed throughout downtown Alamosa for a one-year period. The City of Alamosa will be responsible for installation and will insure the artwork against vandalism, theft, or damage caused by motor vehicles, but will not be liable for degradation from normal wear and tear or weathering. The artwork must be secured and tamper-proof on a steel plate welded to a 24" round pedestal (unless otherwise noted for life-sized sculptures) and must require little to no maintenance. If artwork is sold during the display period, the City will process the sale and retain 20% as commission.

Selected artists will receive a $750 honorarium upon on-time delivery by September 16, 2022, plus two nights lodging in a local hotel. Installation will occur September 16, 2022, as part of the Alamosa ARTs Festival (September 16-18), which includes a public artist reception on Friday evening and additional events with partner organizations on Saturday. Throughout the display period, community members will vote for a "People's Choice Award," with a $1,000 prize awarded to the selected artist.